Colin Kaepernick warms up before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Colin Kaepernick warms up before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

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Colin Kaepernick talks with former quarterback and TV analyst Terry Bradshaw before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga. less

Colin Kaepernick talks with former quarterback and TV analyst Terry Bradshaw before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia ... more

Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Brandy Waldrep and 8-month-old son Preston watch the teams warm up before the NFL football NFC Championship game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Brandy Waldrep and 8-month-old son Preston watch the teams warm up before the NFL football NFC Championship game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Photo: David Goldman / Associated Press

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, and singer Usher speak before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, and singer Usher speak before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Photo: John Bazemore / Associated Press

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49ers quarterback Alex Smith warms up as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

49ers quarterback Alex Smith warms up as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

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San Francisco 49ers fans congregated at the Georgia 49ers Fan Club tailgate in the Yellow Lot of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers fans congregated at the Georgia 49ers Fan Club tailgate in the Yellow Lot of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.

Photo: David Walter Banks / Special to the Chronicle

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San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis warms up before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis warms up before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Photo: Dave Martin / Associated Press

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Fans wait in the Georgia Dome as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Fans wait in the Georgia Dome as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

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Fans wait outside the 49ers team hotel for a glimpse of their favorite players before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga. less

Fans wait outside the 49ers team hotel for a glimpse of their favorite players before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia ... more

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San Francisco 49ers fans congregated at the Georgia 49ers Fan Club tailgate in the Yellow Lot of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers fans congregated at the Georgia 49ers Fan Club tailgate in the Yellow Lot of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.

Photo: David Walter Banks / Special to the Chronicle

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San Francisco 49ers fans congregated at the Georgia 49ers Fan Club tailgate in the Yellow Lot of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers fans congregated at the Georgia 49ers Fan Club tailgate in the Yellow Lot of the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.

Photo: David Walter Banks / Special to the Chronicle

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh throws before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh throws before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Photo: Dave Martin / Associated Press

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Ricky Jean Francois warms up before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Ricky Jean Francois warms up before the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

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A.J. Jenkins warms up as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

A.J. Jenkins warms up as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

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San Francisco 49ers fan Alex Gonzalez outside the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers fan Alex Gonzalez outside the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia for the NFC Championship on January 20, 2013.

Photo: David Walter Banks / Special to the Chronicle

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Fans watch the teams warm up before the NFL football NFC Championship between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Fans watch the teams warm up before the NFL football NFC Championship between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Photo: Dave Martin / Associated Press

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, talks to Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith before the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, talks to Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith before the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Photo: Mark Humphrey / Associated Press

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49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on the field before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on the field before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

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Atlanta Falcons' Kroy Biermann warms up before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons' Kroy Biermann warms up before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Photo: Dave Martin / Associated Press

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49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on the field before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on the field before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh watches the team warm up before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh watches the team warm up before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Photo: David Goldman / Associated Press

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Tavares Gooden listens to music before the NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Tavares Gooden listens to music before the NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Photo: David Goldman / Associated Press

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh talks to quarterback Alex Smith (11) before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh talks to quarterback Alex Smith (11) before the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta.

Photo: Dave Martin / Associated Press

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49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up before as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday Jan. 20, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Ga.